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SUMMARY:Endometriosis Symposium: Harnessing Opportunities for Change
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAt this event\, you will hear from a multidisciplinary group of speakers on the prevention\, diagnosis and treatment of endometriosis\, and how to empower those with this debilitating condition. An endometriosis roundtable will also be part of the event program\, providing opportunity to share insights with peers\, along with an optional networking session in the afternoon. This symposium is designed for a broad range of health professionals including gynaecologists\, nurses\, general practitioners\, allied health professionals\, pain specialists\, practice managers and research academics.  \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\n• Dr Angela Chia: Obstetrics Anaesthetist and Pain Specialist  \n\n\n\n• Kate Kenfield (Keynote): Author and endometriosis speaker  \n\n\n\n• Dr Amy Feng: Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon  \n\n\n\n• Kate Fisher: Australian Coalition for Endometriosis • Dr Aneta Kotevski: Clinical and Health Psychologist  \n\n\n\n• Dr Mikhaila Lazanyi: Obstetrician and Gynaecologist • Dr Tarana Lucky: Gynaecologist and Robotic Surgeon  \n\n\n\n• Dr Samantha Mooney (MC): Obstetrician\, Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon  \n\n\n\n• Prof Beverley Vollenhoven: Gynaecologist and Reproductive Endocrinologist  \n\n\n\n• Dr Avelyn Wong: Gynaecologist and Laparoscopic Surgeon  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n • Describe the societal impact of endometriosis for young people\, including its effects on education\, employment\, relationships\, mental health\, and economic participation.  \n\n\n\n• Demonstrate empathetic\, trauma‑informed communication that validates patient experiences and supports emotional and psychosocial needs.  \n\n\n\n• Enhance patient and community health literacy by simplifying complex information\, strengthening shared decision making\, and closing gaps between healthcare professionals and diverse populations.  \n\n\n\n• Explain key concepts in endometriosis and pelvic pain management relevant to the perimenopause and help patients navigate available care pathways and services.  \n\n\n\n• Recognise endometriosis as a chronic\, complex condition requiring long‑term\, holistic\, and person‑centred management.  \n\n\n\n• Identify biopsychosocial factors influencing the patient experience\, including pain\, mental health\, social support\, and quality of life.  \n\n\n\n• Identify the progress and persistent challenges in endometriosis and pelvic pain care over the past decades\, relating to early intervention\, patient support\, long-term management and clinical standards. \n\n\n\n • Explain key challenges in accessing care\, such as diagnostic delay\, stigma\, fragmented services\, and inequities across the health system.  \n\n\n\n• Discuss strategies to enhance continuity of care\, multidisciplinary collaboration\, and overall patient support within an endometriosis service or centre.  \n\n\n\n• Map the whole‑patient journey\, from first symptoms through diagnosis\, treatment\, and ongoing management\, highlighting opportunities for improvement at each stage.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/endometriosis-symposium-harnessing-opportunities-for-change/
CATEGORIES:General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="The Julia Argyrou Endometriosis Centre at Epworth (JAECE)":MAILTO:breanna.smith@epworth.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260226T200000
DTSTAMP:20260212T062953Z
CREATED:20260210T040431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T062953Z
UID:10000535-1772132400-1772136000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Innovations in lung function testing and analysis: Differential diagnosis of breathlessness
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBreathlessness is a complex and debilitating symptom affecting up to 1 in 10 Australian adults. A cardinal indicator of numerous respiratory and cardiovascular diseases\, it may also occur due to infection\, poor physical condition\, metabolic or mental health disease.  \n\n\n\nDiagnosing breathlessness and its underlying causes is a time-intensive\, often fragmented process which can lead to financial and health system burden\, late or misdiagnosis\, and subsequent delays in treatment.  \n\n\n\nDigital innovations are enabling a systematic and evidence-based approach to distinguish breathlessness caused by respiratory conditions from that associated with other co-morbidities.  \n\n\n\nHear from our expert panel on the modern landscape of lung imaging technology and the use of CT scans to diagnose and manage lung disease and breathlessness.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes  \n\n\n\n1. Describe evidence-based approaches to identifying and assessing breathlessness in clinical practice  \n\n\n\n2. Identify the available technology to support identification of structural and functional deficiencies in the lungs\, enabling differential diagnosis of breathlessness  \n\n\n\n3. Discuss the available technology which supports ongoing monitoring and management of respiratory conditions and breathlessness
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/innovations-in-lung-function-testing-and-analysis-differential-diagnosis-of-breathlessness/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,General practitioner,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260225T130000
DTSTAMP:20260206T010328Z
CREATED:20260203T122546Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T010328Z
UID:10000520-1772020800-1772024400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Allied Health in Dementia Rehabilitation: Strengthening Primary Care Pathways
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin SEMPHN\, in collaboration with the South East Public Health Unit (SEPHU)\, for this important two-part webinar series discussing falls prevention and dementia rehabilitation strategies. \n\n\n\nDementia is a leading cause of disability in Australia\, contributing to increased falls risk\, hospitalisation\, and carer stress. \n\n\n\nThis webinar highlights the critical role of allied health in dementia rehabilitation and provides practical guidance to help primary care teams strengthen continuity of care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/allied-health-in-dementia-rehabilitation-strengthening-primary-care-pathways/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="South Eastern Melbourne PHN":MAILTO:info@semphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260224T120000
DTSTAMP:20251208T231438Z
CREATED:20251208T231435Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T231438Z
UID:10000493-1771927200-1771934400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training (Adult)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adult vignette. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-adult-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260221T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260221T150000
DTSTAMP:20260115T031727Z
CREATED:20260115T031725Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260115T031727Z
UID:10000503-1771668000-1771686000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Medication Assisted Treatment for Opioid Dependence (MATOD) - In-person Workshop\, Bendigo
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe opioid crisis in Australia continues to grow\, with increasing rates of dependence\, overdose and harm. Skilled prescribers are urgently needed to provide safe\, evidence-based treatment for affected patients. \n\n\n\nGain MATOD accreditation and build confidence in opioid dependence treatment with our flexible training options\, whilst earning CPD hours.  \n\n\n\nFace-to-Face Workshop: \n\n\n\nHands-on\, interactive learning with expert facilitators.  \n\n\n\nLocation: BendigoWhere: Lakeside Hotel Conference Room\, 286 Napier Street\, Bendigo\, Victoria 3550When: Saturday 21 February 2026\, 10:00 am – 3:00 pmFacilitator: Dr Anne SaundersRegister Now: CLICK HERE \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nProvide appropriate overdose management advice.\n\n\n\nIdentify opioid toxicity in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nRecognise opioid withdrawal in a patient requesting a prescription for opioids.\n\n\n\nDecide when opioid use disorder is present in a patient requesting a prescription of opioids.\n\n\n\nCompare the formulations of methadone and buprenorphine.\n\n\n\nUnderstand the Victorian medicolegal context to be able to manage patients with opioid use disorder.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/medication-assisted-treatment-for-opioid-dependence-matod-in-person-workshop-bendigo/
LOCATION:Lakeside Hotel Conference Room\, 286 Napier Street\, Bendigo\, VIC\, 3550
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260203T121921Z
CREATED:20260203T121919Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T121921Z
UID:10000519-1771443000-1771448400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Diagnostic Challenges and Management of Depression in Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDepression is not a normal part of ageing\, yet it affects nearly 50% of residents in aged care and presents frequently in General Practice.¹ This webinar addresses the complexity of diagnosing older patients who often present with somatic complaints or memory concerns rather than sadness.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn to differentiate between depression\, delirium\, and dementia—the ‘Three Ds’—using clinical history and evidence-based screening tools like the Geriatric Depression Scale and Confusion Assessment Method.  \n\n\n\nThe session further explores management strategies\, including ‘start low\, go slow’ prescribing principles\, bio-psycho-social care planning\, and when to refer to specialist services. The webinar concludes with an interactive Q&A session to discuss specific clinical challenges.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diagnostic-challenges-and-management-of-depression-in-older-adults-2/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner,Practice nurse
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T193000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T210000
DTSTAMP:20260113T214147Z
CREATED:20260113T050149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260113T214147Z
UID:10000501-1771443000-1771448400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Diagnostic Challenges and Management of Depression in Older Adults
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDepression is not a normal part of ageing\, yet it affects nearly 50% of residents in aged care and presents frequently in General Practice. This webinar addresses the complexity of diagnosing older patients who often present with somatic complaints or memory concerns rather than sadness.  \n\n\n\nParticipants will learn to differentiate between depression\, delirium\, and dementia—the ‘Three Ds’—using clinical history and evidence-based screening tools like the Geriatric Depression Scale and Confusion Assessment Method. The session further explores management strategies\, including ‘start low\, go slow’ prescribing principles\, bio-psycho-social care planning\, and when to refer to specialist services. The webinar concludes with an interactive Q&A session to discuss specific clinical challenges. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n1. Formulate a comprehensive bio-psycho-social management plan for older patients. \n\n\n\n2. Apply appropriate evidence-based screening tools to assess mental state and cognition in older adults. \n\n\n\n3. Differentiate between the clinical features of depression\, delirium\, and dementia (the “Three Ds”) to determine an accurate diagnosis. \n\n\n\nSpeakers:  \n\n\n\n\nDr Michelle Baek\, Psychiatrist\n\n\n\nMs Tanya Cottrell\, Manager\, Healthy Ageing Service\n\n\n\nDr Terence Chong\, Psychiatrist
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/diagnostic-challenges-and-management-of-depression-in-older-adults/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260218T140000
DTSTAMP:20251208T231232Z
CREATED:20251208T231229Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T231232Z
UID:10000491-1771416000-1771423200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training (Adolescent)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adolescent vignette. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-adolescent-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260212T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260212T203000
DTSTAMP:20251210T233633Z
CREATED:20251210T233630Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251210T233633Z
UID:10000494-1770919200-1770928200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Safer Care Victoria: Preterm Birth Prevention in Primary Health - Education Evening
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSafer Care Victoria’s Maternity and Newborn Improvement Team\, with the support of Northern Health\, are pleased to invite you to an education evening on Preterm Birth Prevention in Primary Health. Aimed at Primary Health Providers\, this face to face education evening supports the National Preterm Birth Prevention Collaborative (Every Week Counts II)\, aiming to reduce preterm and early-term birth rates by 20% by June 2026. It focuses on bridging primary health care and maternity services to ensure timely interventions during early pregnancy. \n\n\n\nLearning Aims:\n\n\n\n\nIncrease awareness among primary health providers of early risk factors for preterm birth and the evidence-based strategies that reduce risk.\n\n\n\nHighlight the importance of timely intervention and the role of primary care in supporting these strategies.\n\n\n\nShare current RANZCOG guidelines and updates from the Preterm Preeclampsia Pilot.\n\n\n\nStrengthen referral pathways between primary care and maternity services.\n\n\n\nExplore opportunities for further engagement and collaboration with GPs and primary health providers.\n\n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes\n\n\n\nParticipants will: \n\n\n\n\nIdentify women at increased risk of preterm birth.\n\n\n\nInitiate early interventions (progesterone\, cervical length measurement).\n\n\n\nUnderstand guidelines for preeclampsia screening and aspirin use.\n\n\n\nImprove communication between primary care and maternity services.\n\n\n\n\nEvent Details: \n\n\n\n\nMantra Melbourne Epping\n\n\n\n6:00 pm – 8:30 pm (Registration open from 5:30 pm)\n\n\n\nDrinks and finger food on arrival\, as well as a 2 course sit down dinner will be provided during the event).\n\n\n\nThis is a face-to-face event. There is no virtual option available\n\n\n\nFor more information on Mantra Melbourne Epping please visit: Mantra Melbourne Epping\, Apartment Hotel in Epping – ALL\n\n\n\n\nEvent registrations are required and will close on Monday 2 February 2026. Tickets are limited to the first 100 registrants. \n\n\n\nPlease note: Requests for dietary requirements cannot be accepted after this date.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/safer-care-victoria-preterm-birth-prevention-in-primary-health-education-evening/
LOCATION:Mantra Melbourne Epping\, Epping VIC\, Australia
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T201500
DTSTAMP:20260203T124033Z
CREATED:20260201T225618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260203T124033Z
UID:10000515-1770836400-1770840900@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Supporting Perinatal Mental Health After Loss or a History of Eating Disorders
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis webinar\, focused on perinatal mental health and the impact of grief and a history of eating disorders\, is being presented in collaboration with COPE (Centre of Perinatal Excellence)\, Australia’s peak body in perinatal mental health. COPE’s vision is a connected\, informed and empowered community that supports women and their families to achieve strong and enduring mental health during pregnancy and the year following birth.  \n\n\n\nThis webinar is also supported by PANDA (Perinatal Anxiety & Depression Australia)\, who focus on supporting parents and families during pregnancy\, and throughout the first year of parenthood. \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: \n\n\n\n\nRecognise common perinatal mental health presentations \n\n\n\nDescribe how past grief and eating disorder history influence perinatal mental health \n\n\n\nApply trauma informed and person-centred communication strategies \n\n\n\nIdentify practical strategies to improve collaborative and consistent care across services
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/supporting-perinatal-mental-health-after-loss-or-a-history-of-eating-disorders/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T200000
DTSTAMP:20260120T035705Z
CREATED:20260118T215131Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260120T035705Z
UID:10000507-1770836400-1770840000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Beyond Screening Age: Bowel Cancer Risk in Young Australians
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAustralia now reports the highest incidence of colorectal cancer (CRC) in young adults worldwide. This emerging trend has significant implications for general practice\, where younger adults often present with non‑specific gastrointestinal symptoms that may be overlooked or attributed to benign conditions.  \n\n\n\nThis presentation will explore the evolving landscape of young‑onset colorectal cancer\, including the current evidence on underlying causes and risk factors—from genetic predisposition to lifestyle influences and environmental exposures. We will examine the unique diagnostic and clinical challenges associated with this age group\, particularly in the context of limited routine screening options and common delays in recognition.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n1. Describe which patients require a more in depth screening program for bowel cancer  \n\n\n\n2. Outline the potential risk factors for colorectal cancer and how these can be modified \n\n\n\nPresented by Epworth Gastroenterologist and Advanced Endoscopist\, Dr Oliver Cronin.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/beyond-screening-age-bowel-cancer-risk-in-young-australians/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:General practice,General practitioner
END:VEVENT
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T180000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260211T190000
DTSTAMP:20260206T000634Z
CREATED:20260206T000632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T000634Z
UID:10000527-1770832800-1770836400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding Gestational Diabetes
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHosted by Murray PHN and presented by Diabetes Victoria\, this webinar will provide a clinical refresher on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus (GDM)\, including an update about new guidelines and diagnostic criteria. The link between certain eating disorders and gestational diabetes will be highlighted\, with a focus on implications for clinical practice. This webinar will also explain how these updates relate to eligibility for the Life! program and outline practical strategies to integrate referrals into clinical workflows\, including tools and resources. The Life! program is a free\, evidence-based initiative that supports healthy behaviour change to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease\, with a tailored Life! after Gestational Diabetes stream for those who have experienced gestational diabetes. \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes  \n\n\n\n– Identify risk factors for GDM \n\n\n\n – Outline the interrelationship between eating disorders and GDM  \n\n\n\n– Outline management strategies for GDM and GDM in the context of eating disorders
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/understanding-gestational-diabetes/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
ORGANIZER;CN="Murray PHN":MAILTO:info@murrayphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260206T080000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260206T170000
DTSTAMP:20260206T002025Z
CREATED:20260206T002022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260206T002025Z
UID:10000529-1770364800-1770397200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Be Extraordinary CPD- a doctors CPD and wellbeing retreat on bias in medicine and cultural safety
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBE EXTRAORDINARY CPDA doctor’s continuing professional development & well-being retreat on bias & cultural safety. \n\n\n\nLearn about bias and how it impacts doctors and medicine; develop your skills for self-awareness\, transformative unlearning & critical consciousness; hear from expert speakers on cultural safety and identify how you can leverage your clinical practice; and make completing the mandatory CPD requirements easy and meaningful. \n\n\n\nTurn your March into something extraordinary and just for you! \n\n\n\nJoin us next March 27-29th 2026 QT Newcastle Hotel in the coastal beach city of Newcastle\, NSW.Expect a weekend of relaxation & restoration\, laughter\, smiles\, connection\, new friends & growth. Practice skills for well-being and self-awareness. Hear from expert speakers on well-being\, bias in medicine\, & cultural safety. Identify your own bias in medicine & find ways of optimising cultural safety in your practice. Enjoy conducting a professional conversation to review your performance as a doctor & complete your mandatory professional development plan. Conduct a cultural safety audit to leverage your practice. Be professionally supported & coached to complete up to 12 hours of CPD with 5 hours of reviewing performance\, a professional conversation\, completion of your professional development plan\, & 5 hours of measuring outcomes on cultural safety. Be inspired & leave knowing yourself that little bit more masterfully.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/be-extraordinary-cpd-a-doctors-cpd-and-wellbeing-retreat-on-bias-in-medicine-and-cultural-safety/
LOCATION:QT newcastle
CATEGORIES:External event,General practitioner
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260129T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260129T120000
DTSTAMP:20251208T231355Z
CREATED:20251208T231352Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T231355Z
UID:10000492-1769680800-1769688000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training (Adult)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adult vignette. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-adult/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260120T120000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20260120T140000
DTSTAMP:20251208T231135Z
CREATED:20251208T231132Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251208T231135Z
UID:10000490-1768910400-1768917600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training (Adolescent)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adolescent vignette. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-adolescent/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251210T110000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251210T130000
DTSTAMP:20251014T025951Z
CREATED:20251014T025948Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T025951Z
UID:10000443-1765364400-1765371600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-21/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T200000
DTSTAMP:20251027T231155Z
CREATED:20251021T040740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251027T231155Z
UID:10000453-1765305000-1765310400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Understanding the New GP Chronic Condition Management Plan Framework for Allied Health Providers
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWestern Victoria Primary Health Network are pleased to invite you to this online event. \n\n\n\nSpeakers: \n\n\n\n\nRiwka Hagen\, General Practice Expert\n\n\n\nLuke Armstrong\, Allied Health Professional\, Diabetes Nurse Educator\n\n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nThe new GP Chronic Condition Management Plan (GPCCMP) framework\n\n\n\nUpdates to referral processes\n\n\n\nWhat GPs are doing differently and how this impacts allied health practice\n\n\n\nTransition arrangements and billing implications\n\n\n\n\nTarget Audience: \n\n\n\n\nMultidisciplinary team coordinators\n\n\n\nAllied health providers delivering Medicare services\n\n\n\nPractice managers in allied health clinics
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/understanding-the-new-gp-chronic-condition-management-plan-framework-for-allied-health-providers/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:Allied health,External event,Practice manager
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251209T120000
DTSTAMP:20251130T222203Z
CREATED:20251130T222200Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251130T222203Z
UID:10000480-1765274400-1765281600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adult. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-7/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251204T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251204T203000
DTSTAMP:20251106T011215Z
CREATED:20251105T062913Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T011215Z
UID:10000470-1764874800-1764880200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Ask Us Anything Series – HIV Edition
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis 90-minute interactive webinar provides healthcare professionals across Australia with the opportunity to engage in open dialogue\, pose questions\, and critically examine their own practices.  \n\n\n\nThe session is designed to foster reflection\, dismantle stigma\, and promote more inclusive\, person-centred approaches to HIV care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/ask-us-anything-series-hiv-edition/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251203T203000
DTSTAMP:20251010T041008Z
CREATED:20251003T063633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T041008Z
UID:10000429-1764786600-1764793800@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contraception Essentials (session 2)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough case studies\, presentations\, group discussion and online learning\, the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: It is expected that after completing the course\, attendees will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss available contraceptive methods’ safety\, efficacy\, and side effects.\n\n\n\nImplement a contraception consultation framework that demonstrates patient-centred shared decision-making.\n\n\n\nOutline common issues and side effects that arise in contraceptive care. \n\n\n\nPropose strategies for breaking down barriers to contraception access.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers/Facilitators: \n\n\n\nCherie Bennett-Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator\, ASHM \n\n\n\nRegan Chesterfield – Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Specialist \n\n\n\nAngela Smith – Senior Medical Officer\, Metro North Sexual Health and HIV Service \n\n\n\nPlease note that attendees must:  \n\n\n\n\nComplete pre-course survey\n\n\n\nRead Decision Making In Contraception: Consultation Essentials resource\n\n\n\nAttend two online live facilitated training sessions
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contraception-essentials/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T203000
DTSTAMP:20251106T011813Z
CREATED:20251106T011809Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T011813Z
UID:10000471-1764702000-1764707400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Endometriosis in 2025: what it is and what it's not
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis interactive session led by Monash Health Specialist Gynaecologists A/Professor Jim Tsaltos and Dr Phil Thomas\, will provide you with practical management strategies to support women with endometriosis-related pain whilst they wait for public clinic review or surgery.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nTake a thorough history to distinguish endometriosis-related pain from other conditions \n\n\n\nDiscuss the modern imaging techniques available to assist with diagnosis of endometriosis    \n\n\n\nOutline the recommended pharmaceutical options for endometriosis-related pain \n\n\n\nDescribe surgical and other available options for managing endometriosis symptoms  \n\n\n\n\nThe GP Education webinar series is designed to support GPs with practical\, evidence-based updates across a range of clinical areas. Delivered by Monash Health specialists\, each session focuses on a topic of interest in general practice\, offering clear\, case-based guidance to support diagnosis\, management and referral decisions.Whether you’re looking to refresh your knowledge\, stay current with best practices\, or gain insight into local referral pathways\, this series is designed to be relevant\, concise and directly applicable to your work in primary care.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/endometriosis-in-2025-what-it-is-and-what-its-not/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T200000
DTSTAMP:20251117T030918Z
CREATED:20251117T030915Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251117T030918Z
UID:10000476-1764702000-1764705600@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:What Every GP Needs to Know about Therapeutic Guidelines Antibiotic Updates
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin EASSI-PC\, a GP-led national initiative to improve antimicrobial stewardship in Australia. \n\n\n\nWe are conducting a national webinar series on antibiotic use in primary care. Our first session will explore key updates in the 2025 Therapeutic Guidelines: Antibiotic chapter\, with a focus on the management of urinary tract infections\, community-acquired pneumonia\, and skin and soft tissue infections. \n\n\n\nParticipants will gain valuable insights into the latest advancements in antibiotic prescribing guidance and discover the practical implications of these updates for everyday patient care. \n\n\n\nDuring the session\, you will have the opportunity to engage in a live Q&A with editors of the Therapeutic Guidelines (TG)\, leading GP opinion leaders and infectious diseases (ID) physicians. \n\n\n\nGuest speakers include Professor Nigel Stocks (GP)\, Ms Maeve O’Sullivan (Pharmacist TG)\, Professor Joshua Davis (ID physician)\, Professor Kirsty Buising (ID physician)\, and Professor Parker Magin (GP). \n\n\n\nEASSI-PC is a collaboration between Bond University\, the University of Melbourne\, the University of Newcastle\, and The University of Adelaide.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/what-every-gp-needs-to-know-about-therapeutic-guidelines-antibiotic-updates/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T203000
DTSTAMP:20251106T012047Z
CREATED:20251031T045121Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251106T012047Z
UID:10000469-1764700200-1764707400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Sexual Health Fundamentals for Nurses and Midwives
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough a case study\, presentations\, interactive quizzes and an online learning module\, this online workshop will provide nurses and midwives with the introductory skills to incorporate STI and BBV screening within their workplace.  \n\n\n\nThis workshop is comprised of a mandatory online learning module\, followed by an interactive live session.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes:  \n\n\n\n\nDescribe the clinical presentation of common STIs and BBVs \n\n\n\nIdentify the priority populations for STI and BBV screening \n\n\n\nExplain the importance of testing and screening for STIs and BBVs \n\n\n\nDemonstrate confidence in offering STI and BBV screening to patients \n\n\n\nDiscuss the process for contact tracing and Identify resources to assist
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/sexual-health-fundamentals-for-nurses-and-midwives/
LOCATION:Online
CATEGORIES:External event,Health care professional,Practice nurse
ORGANIZER;CN="ASHM Health":MAILTO:jaimi.ward@ashm.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251202T160000
DTSTAMP:20251014T025914Z
CREATED:20251014T025912Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T025914Z
UID:10000442-1764684000-1764691200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-20/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251201T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251201T120000
DTSTAMP:20251026T221520Z
CREATED:20251026T221448Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T221520Z
UID:10000466-1764583200-1764590400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Child. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-17/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251127T090000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251127T160000
DTSTAMP:20251023T234021Z
CREATED:20251023T234018Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251023T234021Z
UID:10000460-1764234000-1764259200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:University of Melbourne - Wellbeing in Ageing: Building future impact from 30 years of learning\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThe University of Melbourne’s Department of Psychiatry Wellbeing in Ageing Team -formerly the Academic Unit for Psychiatry of Old Age- is delighted to invite you to their 30th Annual Symposium full-day event. \n\n\n\nThis year’s group of speakers bring a broad range of knowledge\, expertise and skills from areas such as psychiatry\, psychology\, geriatric medicine\, public health and neuropsychology\, cutting across University\, Health Services\, Government and non-Government sectors. \n\n\n\nEmeritus Professor David AO will reflect on three decades of learning and collegial connection\, offering his insights on the symposium\, the field\, and the opportunities that lie ahead. Professor Lisa Gibbs will share emerging insights into the impact of climate change and natural disasters on older adults\, with a focus on mental health\, wellbeing and cognitive decline. Professor Sarah Wilson\, from the Victorian Collaborative Centre for Mental Health and Wellbeing\, will introduce an innovative new AI driven online resource for mental health consumers. Associate Professor Kathryn Ellis will discuss learnings from a new autism assessment service designed specifically for older adults\, including the impact of diagnosis on mental health and wellbeing. Professor Chris Davey will provide an update on current best evidence for managing difficult-to-treat depression\, and Dr Mark Bevan will build on this to highlight emerging findings on the use of ketamine in older adults. We will hear from Associate Professor Leo Chen who will be presenting on Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) treatments and their application for older adults.  \n\n\n\nOur speakers will address key issues related to dementia prevention\, treatment\, and care. Professor Dina LoGiudice and Rebecca Leahy will outline the outcomes and experiences of DEMLO\, a Royal Melbourne Hospital pilot program that supports coordinated dementia care through a dedicated Dementia Liaison Officer. Associate Professor Samantha Loi will cover important issues in the role out of donanemab following the TGA approval of the anti-amyloid monoclonal antibody therapy for early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease. Dr Paula Loveland will provide an update on diagnostic criteria for prodromal dementia with Lewy bodies and Dr Eleanor Curran will share insights from a novel co-design study on dementia prevention for middle-aged and older adults. The symposium will also include a panel discussion focussing on Wellbeing in the Workplace\, to be facilitated by Professor Nicola Lautenschlager. \n\n\n\nThe symposium is suitable for researchers and health professionals who are passionate about cognitive and mental health\, healthy ageing and wellbeing in ageing populations \n\n\n\nDate: Thursday 27th November 2025Time: 9:00am – 4:00pm Venue: Woodward Centre\, Pelham St\, Carlton\, University of MelbourneParking: Available in public car parks surrounding the Royal Melbourne Hospital\, The University of Melbourne and east of Swanston St.  Alternatively\, Public transport is readily available with a short walk to the venue. \n\n\n\nEnquiries: wiat-team@unimelb.edu.au For cancellations\, an administrative fee of $40 will be incurred for each registration cancelled up until 20 November 2025.   \n\n\n\nRefunds will not be given after this date. A substitute delegate is welcome to attend.  \n\n\n\nFor organisation invoicing\, please contact wiat-team@unimelb.edu.au 
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/university-of-melbourne-wellbeing-in-ageing-building-future-impact-from-30-years-of-learning-2025/
LOCATION:Woodward Centre\, Pelham St\, Carlton\, University of Melbourne
CATEGORIES:External event,General practice,Health care professional
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T190000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T200000
DTSTAMP:20251111T224231Z
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UID:10000474-1764183600-1764187200@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Response to measles outbreak: Adult measles immunisation program
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNEPHU\, in partnership with the East Melbourne PHN and North West Melbourne PHN\, are launching a drive to promote measles immunisation in under-immunised adults (particularly those born between 1966 and 1992) in primary care settings\, as part of a broader statewide initiative. \n\n\n\nTo launch this initiative\, we invite primary care clinicians\, practice nurses and managers to join our upcoming webinar. The webinar will include information about the immunisation program and why Australia is at risk of measles outbreaks and what primary care can do to support prevention. \n\n\n\nTopics: \n\n\n\n\nNational and international measles epidemiology\, and risk of incursions\n\n\n\nCurrent and past vaccine schedules\n\n\n\nUnder-immunisaton in adult cohorts\n\n\n\nObjective of program to boost MMR vaccination in adults\n\n\n\nHow primary care services can participate in initiative – opportunistic provision at key touchpoints\n\n\n\n\nSpeaker Bios: \n\n\n\n\nDr Annaliese van Diemen is Director of the North Eastern Public Health Unit (NEPHU and a public health physician.\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Claire Gordon is an infectious diseases physician and medical specialist at NEPHU.\n\n\n\n\n\nDr Katherine Ong is a public health physician.\n\n\n\nHibaq Ahmed is an epidemiologist at NEPHU.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/response-to-measles-outbreak-adult-measles-immunisation-program/
LOCATION:Online\, Teams
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T183000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T203000
DTSTAMP:20251010T041142Z
CREATED:20251010T041140Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251010T041142Z
UID:10000434-1764181800-1764189000@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Contraception Essentials (session 1 of 2)
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThrough case studies\, presentations\, group discussion and online learning\, the Contraception Essentials in Primary Care course will increase primary care providers’ knowledge and confidence in discussing the benefits of Long-Acting Reversible Contraception (LARC) to reduce the incidence of unintended pregnancy amongst their patient population.  \n\n\n\nLearning outcomes: It is expected that after completing the course\, attendees will be able to:  \n\n\n\n\nDiscuss available contraceptive methods’ safety\, efficacy\, and side effects.\n\n\n\nImplement a contraception consultation framework that demonstrates patient-centred shared decision-making.\n\n\n\nOutline common issues and side effects that arise in contraceptive care. \n\n\n\nPropose strategies for breaking down barriers to contraception access.\n\n\n\n\nSpeakers/Facilitators: \n\n\n\nCherie Bennett-Nursing Policy & Advocacy Lead & Medical Educator\, ASHM \n\n\n\nRegan Chesterfield – Sexual Health Clinical Nurse Specialist \n\n\n\nAngela Smith – Senior Medical Officer\, Metro North Sexual Health and HIV Service \n\n\n\nPlease note that attendees must:  \n\n\n\n\nComplete pre-course survey  \n\n\n\nRead Decision Making In Contraception: Consultation Essentials resource \n\n\n\nAttend two online live facilitated training sessions  \n\n\n\n\nThe second event is scheduled for December 3rd.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/contraception-essentials-session-1-of-2/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:External event
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T100000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251126T120000
DTSTAMP:20251014T025841Z
CREATED:20251014T025838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251014T025841Z
UID:10000441-1764151200-1764158400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:Online Initial Assessment and Referral – Decision Support Tool (IAR-DST) Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEastern Melbourne Primary Health Network (EMPHN) runs training sessions on the IAR-DST for GPs\, general practice staff\, clinicians and other mental health service providers. \n\n\n\nThe training consists of a two-hour workshop delivered online with a focus on: \n\n\n\n\nIntroduction to the IAR-DST\n\n\n\nOrientation to the domains\, levels of care and decision support tool\n\n\n\nClinical judgement and supported decision-making\n\n\n\nApplication of the tool in assessment and intake settings (practical activity using a scenario)\n\n\n\n\nThe training is an RACGP CPD Approved Activity for the 2023–2026 triennium.
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/online-initial-assessment-and-referral-decision-support-tool-iar-dst-training-19/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,General practitioner
ORGANIZER;CN="EMPHN":MAILTO:events@emphn.org.au
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DTSTART;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T140000
DTEND;TZID=Australia/Melbourne:20251125T160000
DTSTAMP:20251026T222112Z
CREATED:20251026T222109Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251026T222112Z
UID:10000467-1764079200-1764086400@emphn.org.au
SUMMARY:IAR-DST National Training
DESCRIPTION:Date\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nVenue\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nOrganiser\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for training in the Initial Assessment and Referral (IAR) Decision Support Tool (DST) for Mental Healthcare. \n\n\n\nThe National IAR Guidance and IAR-DST has been developed by the Australian Department of Health and is being rolled out nationally. Further information can be found in the IAR Snapshot. \n\n\n\nTarget audience: Practising GPs and allied health professionals.Scenario: Adult. \n\n\n\nAccreditation:RACGP: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.ACCRM: 1 Educational Activity hour\, 1 Reviewing Performance hour.  \n\n\n\nLearning Outcomes are: \n\n\n\n\nSummarise the principles underpinning the national approach to stepped care.\n\n\n\nSummarise the IAR development process.\n\n\n\nExplain the use of IAR Guidance in practice settings to generate a recommended level of care.\n\n\n\nList the levels of care in relation to available regional services\n\n\n\nIdentify the principles related to clinical decision making and consumer choice \n\n\n\n\nPresenter – The workshop will be facilitated by an experienced IAR Training and Support Officer (TSO) from the National TSO Network. \n\n\n\nBy registering you acknowledge we will be utilising the meetings function in the Zoom platform.  Please click here to view the ZOOM Privacy Policy.  \n\n\n\nYou give consent to Central and Eastern Sydney to share your details with your home PHN for the purpose of certification\, and remuneration (for GPs & GP registrars).
URL:https://emphn.org.au/event/iar-dst-national-training-18/
LOCATION:Online\, ZOOM
CATEGORIES:EMPHN event,External event,General practice,General practitioner,National training
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